H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Invoke the Previous Question (Cloture)
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John King
DState Representative · District 49
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: South Carolina House District 49
Biography
John King is a Democratic state representative from South Carolina House District 49 who has served since 2008 and is seeking re-election on November 3, 2026.[1][2] He is a funeral director and former Chester city councilman.[1]
John King attended Morehouse College in 1997 and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services in 1998, and he received an M.Ed. from Strayer University in 2006.[1] He is a funeral director and owner of Christopher King's Funeral Home.[1] King served on the Chester City Council in 1999 and was a candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2006.[1]
He assumed office in the House in 2008.[1] For 2025-2026 he was assigned to the House Ethics Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.[1] He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026.[1]
- 1.John King (South Carolina) · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
South Carolina House District 49
John King is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 49 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Votes by issue
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
Jobs & cost of living144 with · 8 against153 votes
Most contested
- Yes
On the version voted Mar 19, 2026: Sets up licensing and regulation of hemp-derived beverages and chewables under the Department of Revenue, with a 10 milligram per serving THC cap, a minimum sales age of 21, and excise taxes.
Apr 21, 2026 · Failed 46–61 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Sets individual income tax rates at 1.99% on the first $30,000 and 5.39% above, adds a state deduction in place of the federal standard deduction, and cuts rates further when projected income tax revenue grows at least 5%.
May 7, 2025 · Passed 64–47 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
On the version voted Aug 11, 2026: Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.
May 6, 2026 · Failed 24–50 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Rights & public safety40 with · 8 against49 votes
Most contested
- No
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
Replaces the congressional district map with new boundaries for the seven U.S. House districts (by county, voting district and census block), repeals the current district statute, and holds a special U.S. House primary on August 18, 2026 that replaces the June 9 results.
May 20, 2026 · Passed 74–37 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
State Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement
Renames the Commission for Minority Affairs the State Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, removes the requirement that most members be African American, refocuses it on rural and under-resourced communities, and deletes duties such as Voting Rights Act assistance.
May 7, 2025 · Passed 76–31 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Education & families38 with · 3 against41 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
University Campus Events Zoning
Bars counties and cities from restricting or requiring land-use approval for board-approved events on state-supported college campuses, while applying safety laws; requires public and neighborhood notice for certain outdoor events within 1,000 feet of residential neighborhoods.
May 13, 2026 · Passed 69–39 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
Changes the Education Scholarship Trust Fund: drops the prior public-school attendance requirement, ends the income limit and 15,000-student cap from 2027-28 so participation depends on appropriations, and raises the education department's administrative share from 2 percent to 7 percent.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 79–38 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Health & care24 with · 3 against27 votes
Most contested
- Yes
On the version voted Mar 19, 2026: Sets up licensing and regulation of hemp-derived beverages and chewables under the Department of Revenue, with a 10 milligram per serving THC cap, a minimum sales age of 21, and excise taxes.
Apr 21, 2026 · Failed 46–61 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
On the version voted Feb 5, 2026: Makes it a felony, punishable by up to five years, to provide a pregnant woman abortion-inducing drugs to cause an abortion, with exceptions for lawful medical care; makes mifepristone and misoprostol controlled substances, bars possession without a prescription except by pregnant women, and allows civil suits.
Feb 4, 2026 · Passed 81–31 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
On the version voted Mar 26, 2026: Voids noncompete clauses in physician contracts that limit where or how long a doctor may practice or bar treating former patients, while letting employers recoup certain bonuses and relocation costs from doctors who leave within three years; applies to new and renewed contracts.
Mar 25, 2026 · Failed 48–62 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Climate & energy10 with · 2 against12 votes
Most contested
- Yes
On the version voted May 5, 2026: Bans fishing at any time on the J. Foster Jeffords Causeway across Forest Lake on Knollwood Road in Florence County. Violators face a fine of up to $25 or up to 30 days in jail.
Apr 14, 2026 · Passed 87–20 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
May 8, 2025 · Passed 95–17 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
May 13, 2026 · Passed 95–16 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Transportation6 with · 4 against11 votes
Most contested
- No
On the version voted May 7, 2025: Bars drivers from holding a phone or other mobile device or texting or watching video while driving, with hands-free exceptions; sets a $100 fine for a first offense and $200 plus two license points for repeat offenses, with only warnings for the first 180 days.
Mar 27, 2025 · Passed 70–29 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Failure to stop a motor vehicle
May 7, 2025 · Passed 95–14Official record ↗
- Yes
Apr 22, 2025 · Passed 87–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Technology & privacy7 with · 2 against9 votes
Most contested
- No
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, morphed images
Apr 1, 2025 · Passed 96–19 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Apr 9, 2025 · Passed 85–10 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment
May 14, 2026 · Passed 92–18 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Housing & rent3 with · 0 against3 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Requires eviction filings and records to be removed from public court indexes and publicly accessible files seven years after the case's final disposition or filing if no later filing is recorded, starting January 1, 2027.
May 13, 2026 · Passed 81–28 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Homeowners Association Authority
Feb 27, 2025 · Passed 110–2 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Foreign affairs & defense1 with · 0 against1 vote
Most contested
- Yes
On the version voted May 12, 2026: Creates a 15-member South Carolina-Bahamas Trade Commission, appointed by the Speaker, the Senate President and the Governor, to advance trade and investment between South Carolina and The Bahamas.
Apr 23, 2026 · Passed 88–21 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 5 of 287 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Rights & public safety (4), Jobs & cost of living (1)
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
What it does: On the version voted May 20, 2026: Replaces the congressional district map with new boundaries for the seven U.S. House districts (by county, voting district and census block), repeals the current district statute, an…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 32–1, Republicans 0–76
May 19, 2026Official record ↗
Judicial Selection Reform
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 4–25, Republicans 82–0
Feb 11, 2026Official record ↗
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
What it does: On the version voted May 20, 2026: Replaces the congressional district map with new boundaries for the seven U.S. House districts (by county, voting district and census block), repeals the current district statute, an…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–27, Republicans 81–1
May 19, 2026Official record ↗
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
What it does: On the version voted May 20, 2026: Replaces the congressional district map with new boundaries for the seven U.S. House districts (by county, voting district and census block), repeals the current district statute, an…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–28, Republicans 79–1
May 19, 2026Official record ↗
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
What it does: On the version voted May 28, 2025: Sets South Carolina's state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, appropriating money and providing revenue for the ordinary expenses of state government and setting rul…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 3–25, Republicans 81–1
May 6, 2025Official record ↗
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- No
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
With most of their party · Passed 74–37 · Yes 74–No 37 · Democrats 0–33, Republicans 74–4
May 20, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 73–33 · Yes 73–No 33 · Democrats 0–32, Republicans 73–1
May 18, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
With most of their party · Failed 34–77 · Yes 34–No 76 · Democrats 33–0, Republicans 1–76
Mar 26, 2025Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 42–68 · Yes 42–No 67 · Democrats 28–0, Republicans 14–67
Jan 29, 2025Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 46–61 · Yes 46–No 61 · Democrats 28–1, Republicans 18–60
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
- No
University Campus Events Zoning
With most of their party · Passed 69–39 · Yes 69–No 39 · Democrats 0–28, Republicans 69–11
May 13, 2026Official record ↗
- No
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
With most of their party · Passed 79–38 · Yes 78–No 38 · Democrats 0–32, Republicans 78–6
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
- No
State Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement
With most of their party · Passed 76–31 · Yes 76–No 31 · Democrats 0–30, Republicans 76–1
May 7, 2025Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
Not votingNO VOTE
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Table Amendment 1A Amendment number 1A
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Table Amendment 2A Amendment number 2A
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Table Motion to Waive Rule 4.8
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Waive Rule 4.8
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Concur in Senate Amendments
H 5126 · SC HOUSE
Budget
Motion: Proviso to 117.220
Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
H 5126 · SC HOUSE
Budget
Motion: Adopt Conference Report
Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
H 4042 · SC HOUSE
Ivermectin
Motion: Table Motion to Reconsider
On the version voted Jun 25, 2026: Allows adults 18 and older to buy FDA-approved human-use ivermectin over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription, kept behind the counter, with Board of Pharmacy screening and information rules and dispensing bans when contraindications exist.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
H 3558 · SC HOUSE
Commissioners to Article V Convention
Motion: Override Veto by the Governor
On the version voted Mar 5, 2025: Sets rules for commissioners who represent South Carolina at an Article V convention: the General Assembly names them in joint session, they must meet residency and other qualifications and take an oath, follow written instructions, and may be recalled.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
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